Her Journey

This weekend our niece made some pretty big decisions in her life. She declared her love for our Savior and her deep thirst for knowing the life He desires for her to live.  I would say that was colossal for a 17 year old girl who only five months ago-was losing her mind if she did not have control over every aspect of her life.

Paula-in a dress her mother & I wore when were babies.

Long story short-she recently returned home after attempting to reconnect with her biological father. God obviously had other plans for our sweet girl and she returned home after two years.  There was such a transition in those two years and upon her return she had become unfamiliar with our growing faith.  Our family had taken a deeper dive into His Word and she felt left behind.  In these last five months she has had to adjust to school, new friends, new curriculum, new house rules, our family and a new faith.  Not easy for an adult much less a teenager trying to figure her way through this life.

Our Lord has had the road paved out for her long before we knew this sweet blessing. She truly surrendered herself to Him upon learning from our youngest son his testimony and how he had given his life to Him.  She began to feel the yearning for a life with and for Christ and realized that it far outweighed one without Him. She understands that her story is just beginning and that it will not come with out thumps in the road.  She is ready for the strike because she understands following Him will come with a price, but not higher than the price He already paid for her.

Amazing! Did I mention that she was ONLY 17 years old.

You can imagine how my heart leaped with joy as she spoke these words. God's words. Her brave spirit sent waves of joy splashing through my heart. Envision what great wonders He has in store for His young servant.

I was truly inspired by the intensity, zeal and warmth our spirited niece voiced that unforgettable night.  The smile and purpose on her face gave me strength to face my own insecurities.  I again felt the fire intensify in my soul and there stood the purpose.

The most beautiful illustration of His love you will see-is when you witness your love one transform and saved before your very eyes.

James 1:22
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.